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Katanagatari (TV) Reviews
Katanagatari
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Title(s): Katanagatari
刀語 (Chinese (Taiwan))
Creator: NisiOisin
Genres: Action, Romance
Vintage: January 1, 2010
Status: Still Airing
Summary: This story teakes place in the Edo era where Yasuri Shichika is the seventh head of the Kyotou school of Japanese sword martial arts living in Fushou Island with his sister Nanami. With the order from a female samurai general Togame, he sets out for a trip to collect the twelve treasured swords created by a legendary swordsmith Shikizaki Kiki.
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A simple but compelling story
Written by Mooneh on March 2, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
"Katanagatari" does the creator of "Bakemonogatari" proud. It's about a straight forward quest to obtain twelve swords but filled with human emotions, intelligent conversations and unique art.

This anime's plot isn't its strongest point. It's actually pretty predictable, though the characters' backgrounds are shrouded in mystery that even the ending of the series couldn't lift.

During the impressive action scenes, some explanations are sometimes needed. Combined with some philosophical dialogue, "Katanagatari" isn't the best show to just relax. (read more)
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
Katanagatari
Written by iKoyomi on September 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
You gotta hand it to Nisio Isin he's really skilled in making up stories. This series got me hooked as much as bakemonogatari did but I still prefer bakemonogatari over this but nonetheless this is still very awesome although the genre written in the description lacks something, they should've added comedy coz there are some good puns in the anime. But I'm not yet in the position to say that bakemonogatari is better since I've only watched 2 episodes and im still going to download the rest so you prolly know why I made this review xD. If your planning (read more)
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
Strange...but in the good sense of the word
Written by 1357AnimeGurl on July 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
The first thing that I noticed with this anime is the animation...The characters seem so simple but then there come the fight scenes that totally shame alot of popular anime. YES they are THAT good.

The story is alittle hard to understand for me at first but then again when the anime is this entertaining and awsome you don't realy sweat the small stuff.

Dialogue is comical and serious depending on what's happening in the story, but I will admit it isn't one of those lame animes where they try to be funny when it isn't really called for.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Katanagatari
Written by EllelovesByakuya on July 27, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
i tottaly loved its story!it was unique!also the graphics i liked very much cause i had been a bit tired of the 3D graphics in other animes!the dialogues were so fun but a little big...mmmm thats about it <3
3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Katanagatari!!
Written by pleth0ra on June 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
A friend of mine recommended this anime to me and its a great piece of work. Each episode is about 50 minutes long so it can be a rather lengthy watch if you plan on marathoning it ha. My review is only 4 episodes in so there can be a chance that it can change after I complete this series.

Story: Just like the synopsis says, they are gathering 12 different swords. So far there hasn't been any plot twists or anything like that. I assume those will be saved for later episodes as the story further develops.

Dialogue: This anime is very dialogue (read more)
13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
swordless swordsman!!! cherrio
Written by marvizgam on April 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
this anime has a lot of interesting aspect one of which is its artistic Japanese animation, interesting storytelling and one heck of ending! i have to admit the first few episodes are a bit dragging but if you manage reach the 2nd half it gets more interesting. i especially like the 12 maniwa ninjas as well as the unique 12 deviant blades that they are collecting! the idea of a "swordless" swordsman is also something you should look forward to. the characters are also quite unique and a bit weird which makes them more interesting to watch. However, (read more)
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
Cheerio!
Written by jethre27 on January 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
This anime is really an epic! and great.
The art was superb, even if the drawing is an anime cliche, as well as the storyline. It is true that this anime certainly has lot of talkings or dialogue (maybe because it is in ancient era), but it was worth watching I promise.

The ending part really had an impact on me! though it I wasn't expecting of that for a romance genre anime.
Shichika and Togame! I will really remember your story. Cheerio!
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
One year of good entertainment
Written by xanatas on December 12, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
over the last year one episode of katanagatari came out every month and i eagerly waited for every episode.

the story is awesome: it bases somewhat of the japan history and the plot evolves around 12 magical swords. the characters develop more with each episode and the side characters all act for their own deeper goal which is revealed step by step.

the dialogues are excellent and have an all around philosophcal touch. they are somewhat complicated and if your just looking for some action - the dialogues take up most of the time of this series. (read more)
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
Incredible
Written by Bengoshi on December 12, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
A truly great anime. The dialogs are excellent, it's something you don't see very often in anime lately. The animation is great, though you may need an episode or two to get used to it, but to say least it's original. Incredible ending. Maybe the best anime I've ever seen.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
awesome
Written by Seeweeddude on December 6, 2010 at 3:32 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
the storyline is good, and everything else asswell
it just takes like 2 episodes to get used to the drawing, so if anyone says the animation fails, watch the rest of it first
4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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